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Architectural Graphic Standards - 11th Edition
The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of
Architectural Graphic Standards -
Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards
have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site
excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to
look when an architect is confronted with a question about building
design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including
both reference drawings and constructible architectural details,
this book provides an easily accessible graphic reference for highly
visual professionals. |
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Architectural Graphic Standards
4.0 CD-ROM
 The Architect's Bible Since 1932 with over 8,500 Illustrations of
Architectural Graphic Standards -
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, Architectural Graphic
Standards continues to be the bible for architects, builders,
and engineers. Architectural Graphic Standards 4.0 has been
completely redesigned for easier navigation and contains the entire
contents of the book, including all 8,500 illustrations in digital
and CAD-compatible format.
CD-ROM
Version is compatible
with PC and MAC
Now Available>>
Network Version for Windows Servers |
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Interior
Graphic Standards
The Most Complete and Authoritative Professional Reference on
Interior Construction Available -
The interior construction of a building includes everything
inside of the structural shell from interior partitions and floor
systems to wall covering and carpeting. With over 3000
illustrations, this book is the most complete and authoritative
professional reference on interior construction available and is the
definitive interior design reference that the industry has been
waiting for.
Also Available>>
Interior Graphic Standards on CD-ROM |
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Calculators & Equipment |
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Materials Estimator
Calculator
Building Materials Estimating Calculator for Contractors,
Construction Trades People and Estimating Professionals -
The Material Estimator Calculator is designed for
contractors, trades people and estimating professionals who need to
estimate building materials and estimate costs for concrete, fences,
decks, bricks, tile, flooring, gravel, painting, drywall and
paneling and more. It helps users quickly and easily calculate
building material costs and allowances and get exactly the materials
they need. Reducing estimating errors will save time and money. |
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Mortgage Qualifier Plus
Advanced Residential Mortgage
Finance Calculator with Complete Buyer Qualifying and Interest-Only
Solutions
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The professional’s
residential mortgage finance calculator provides fast answers to
complicated questions, including Interest-Only Payments,
Interest-Only Combo Loans and Interest-Only Qualifying. Enter loan
data in any order and quickly solve for PITI, Interest-Only loans
and all the “what-ifs” of Buyer Qualifying and Rent vs. Buy
comparisons. |
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Mortgage PaymentCalc - Compact
Desktop
Advanced Residential Mortgage
Finance Calculator -
Need an easy-to-use,
inexpensive desktop-size loan calculator for instant mortgage
solutions? The Mortgage PaymentCalc helps you quickly and easily
compare loan options. Find a monthly payment based on different
loan amounts, interest rates or terms. Find a loan amount based on a
payment your client can afford including Interest-Only payments.
Confidently determine the total interest and payments paid and the
future value of a home. |
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Construction Books |
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2007 Florida Building
Code Books and Code Sets
The 2007 Florida Building Code and associated codes
are now available. Available separately or in sets the 2007 Florida
Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code,
Existing Building Code, Fuel Gas Code, Test Protocols for High Velocity
Hurricane Zones, Accessibility Code (Chapter 11) and Energy Efficiency
Code for Building Construction (Chapter 13) are now available. |
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Building
Outdoor Structures - Build Like
A Pro
Building
Outdoor Structures leads you from start to finish through 10
projects -- from choosing the right woods and tools to
measuring with dead-on accuracy to using finishes that will stand up
to the elements. Build your outdoor structures...and delight your
family and visitors with an enchanting garden for years to come.
Like the idea of a lovely pergola, charming picket fence, or
inviting garden gate gracing your yard? Now imagine your added
satisfaction if they were built with your own two hands. |
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Professional Grade
Information on Building High Quality Stairs. Stair building
combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced
builders find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated
book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between
two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly
laying out the geometry, planning, and construction involved, author
Andy Engel takes the reader from a simple structure built of framing
lumber to a set of stairs fit for a king. From building and
installing railings to using off-the-shelf stair parts, Building
Stairs lays out the process clearly and completely. |
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Code Check Complete
Comprehensive
Reference Guide to
all of the latest building, plumbing, HVAC and electrical code
information at your fingertips. They're all included in Code Check
Complete. Finding code facts is a cinch with the easy-to-access,
crystal-clear, illustrated format that makes Taunton's Code Check
series the choice of reference for thousands of builders,
inspectors, and do-it-yourself homeowners across the country.
Designed to work hard for you, Code Check Complete has a tough outer
case and lay-flat spiral binding perfectly suited to the job site or
the desktop. Detailed cross-referencing and 400-plus drawings
address all of your code questions with up-to-date answers.
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Code Check
- 5th
Edition
An
Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House, 5th Edition, emphasizes
safety principles underlying building codes. Using clear language
and helpful diagrams, this edition reflects the most up-to-date
changes in the 2006 International Residential Code. It is also
cross-referenced to the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical
Code and the National Electrical Code. The spiral-bound "Code Check"
series is endorsed by the International Conference of Building
Officials (ICBO). With durable laminated pages, it is designed to be
used on-site for quick reference |
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Code Check Building
- 2nd
Edition
An
invaluable resource, trusted by builders, remodelers, and
inspectors. The most up-to-date information is presented in Code
Check's trademark straightforward style, and explained with unique
illustrations. Designed to withstand the jobsite, Code Check
Building has durable laminated pages and spiral binding. Toss it
in the truck, fasten it to your clipboard, or make room in the tool
box - just be sure to keep it within reach - you'll need it. |
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Code Check Building
for California - Available Sept 2008
 Pre-Order
the Best Code Check Reference the the State of California Building
Codes Now! - For California builders, remodelers, and
inspectors in the state of California, here are the most up-to-date
changes in the
California Building Code, which took affect on January 1, 2008.
In clear, straightforward language, reinforced by useful
illustrations, this valuable manual gives you everything you need to
meet California's strict code requirements. So you can make sure
every detail is right the first time -- to save time and money on
every job. With durable spiral binding and laminated pages, this
user-friendly flip chart is up to the rigorous demands of any work
site -- and all kinds of weather. |
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Code Check Plumbing
- 3rd
Edition
An
illustrated guide to the most common code questions in plumbing of
single-family and two-family dwellings. This book emphasizes the
basic safety principles that are at the heart of these codes. The
basic codes used in Code Check Plumbing are the
2006
International Residential Code® and the 2006 Uniform
Plumbing Code. |
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Contractor's Exam Book
- Fifth Edition
How to Pass the Examination
for Master Builder and General Contractor -
Designed and written to help candidates prepare for the certified
General and Residential Contractor Licensing Exams. Contains
valuable information on site plans, excavation, framework, concrete,
masonry, framing, steel construction and much more. |
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Green Building: Project
Planning & Cost Estimating
The Latest
Information on Green Building Techniques, Design Concepts, Standards
and Costs.
This new 2nd
edition has been completely updated with the latest in green
building technologies, design concepts, standards, and costs.
Includes
Means’ Green Building CostWorks CD at no additional cost. A
Unique Cost Reference for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, &
Building Owners/Managers… Now updated & expanded. Includes CostWorks
Green Cost Data on CD-ROM. |
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Green Home
Improvement
Over 65 Green
Home Improvement Projects that will save energy, cut utility bills,
boost home comfort and help the environment.
Expert advice
helps you zero in on the most do-able, highest payback green
projects for your home. Everyone is talking about “green” living —
and there are a lot of good reasons to go green. Fuel costs are
skyrocketing. Water shortages are spreading. Natural resources are
being depleted. Illness is increasingly linked to building
materials. Here are 65 projects you can do – many of them yourself
and at low cost – that will make a difference in your living
expenses, health, and comfort – and help the environment. |
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Home Improvement All-In-One For Dummies
The Best of Nine For Dummies Home
Improvement Books in One 720 Page Volume
- Put on your grubbies, get out
your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements
with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines
the best of nine For Dummies
home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether
you’re an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the
easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations,
will guide you every step of the way. |
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Sam Maloof - DVD
See Sam Maloof at Work Building and See How
His Furniture Embodies His Ideas on Craftsmanship, Design and
Technique. Sam Maloof is one of the
fathers of contemporary woodworking. Now in this DVD profile of a
master craftsman, you can see Maloof at work and home, and see how
his furniture embodies his ideas on craft, design, and technique.
This visually rich documentary spans a week with Sam Maloof while he
builds and discusses his designs, including his much imitated Sam
Maloof signature rocker. Its an opportunity to savor the nuances and
substance that make Sam Maloof an inspiration to woodworkers
everywhere.
Also
Available In VHS Format |
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Surveying - 5th Edition
Comprehensive
Coverage of the Essential Skills Necessary in Surveying and Civil
Engineering
- Provides a comprehensive coverage
of the essential surveying skills necessary in surveying and civil
engineering. It covers surveying measurements, distance corrections, leveling,
angles, area computation, computer calculations, topographic
surveying, electronic distance measuring instruments, and
construction surveying. Includes photos
and diagrams, lists of useful addresses and degree programs,
surveying tables and formulas. Updated to include more coverage of
GPS and GIS |
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Surveying and
Engineering: Principles and Practice
Key Principles
and Operating Practices of Surveying and Building Engineering
- Construction is a complex
industry, operating with ever changing legislative needs, new
materials and technologies, and constant demands on resources.
surveying Professionals are now expected to deliver a broad spectrum of skills
and competencies, and this new textbook will help them achieve this.
Whilst other textbooks concentrate on individual topics, this brings
together the key principles and operating practices of surveying and
building engineering. It will enable the practitioner of the future
to appreciate the interface between both technical and procedural
requirements, identifying barriers and conflicts. |
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Surveying & Layout
Fundamentals for Construction
A 2-1/2 Hour DVD
Teaching the Fundamentals of Construction Surveying & Layout
- This unique DVD is the only one
available which teaches the fundamentals of construction surveying
layout through over 2 1/2 hours of instructional video. Developed
for the "Surveyor's Boot Camp" at Auburn University, this text has
been used in numerous classes with overwhelming responses from the
surveying students and instructors, wowed by the strength of the content, the
sophistication of the presentation, and the ease of learning enabled
by this new approach |
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Tage Frid Teaches
Woodworking Set - 3 Books with Bonus DVD
3 Volume Limited Edition Plus Bonus DVD of
Woodworking Expert Tage Frid Teaching Woodworking.
Through these three classic volumes, it's easy to see why we and
woodworkers the world over consider Tage Frid a most cherished
woodworking icon. His passion has inspired countless enthusiasts and
even shaped the course of the craft today. In this limited-edition
set (only 10,000 copies have been printed), the dean of American
woodworking teachers, Tage Frid, brings to your shop more than half
a century of woodworking insight and experience. You'll learn this
master's techniques through step-by-step photos, detailed drawings,
and thoughtful instruction. Set Includes Volumes on Joinery,
Shaping, Veneering & Finishing, and Furniture making.
DVD Also Available Separately |
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Trim Complete
Trim Complete delivers all the information you'll need to handle
all kinds of trim and molding projects like a pro. With detailed
instructions and over 800 step-by-step photos, expert carpenter Greg
Kossow shows you how to complete every possible trim project, from
simple baseboards to complicated casings. He even includes
hard-to-find advice about complex crown moldings and creating custom
moldings. |
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Electrical Books |
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Mastering the NEC 2008 DVDs
- 12 DVD Set
Designed
to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and
maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to
train and re-train electrical staff.
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 Basic
Electric DC Calculation
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Basic
Electric AC Calculation
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Residential Wiring Code
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Residential Service Calculations
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Commercial & Industrial Service Calculations
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Ampacities & Derating
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Overcurrent Protection, Continuous Loads, Transformers and Tap Rules
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Understanding Grounding Part 1: Systems and Services
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Understanding Grounding Part 2: Circuits and Equipment
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Raceways,
Boxes & Cabinets: Fill and Dimensions
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Motor
Circuits: Understanding Article 430
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Understanding the Second Half of the Code
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2005 NEC - National
Electrical Code Handbook - Spiral Bound
NFPA's 2005 National Electrical Code Handbook is now
available in a super convenient Spiral-Bound Format
Be prepared to comply in the new era for
electrical safety. The NEC protects the public by
establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in
virtually all buildings. As the field's most important document is
revised based on industry needs, purchase your 2005
NEC to stay competitive and up-to-code! |
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2008 NEC - National
Electrical Code Handbook - Spiral Bound
NFPA's 2008 National Electrical Code Handbook is now
available in a super convenient Spiral-Bound Format.
Be prepared to comply in the new era for
electrical safety. The NEC protects the public by
establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in
virtually all buildings. As the field's most important document is
revised based on industry needs, purchase your 2008
NEC to stay competitive and up-to-code! |
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2008 NEC - National
Electrical Code - Spiral Bound
Industry-driven changes in the 2008 NEC
® redefine electrical safety! Reserve your
new National Electrical Code ® Softbound from NFPA ®.
Be prepared to comply in the new era for
electrical safety. The NEC protects the public by
establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in
virtually all buildings. As the field's most important document is
revised based on industry needs, purchase your 2008
NEC to stay competitive and up-to-code! |
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Analysis of
Changes to the 2008 NEC
Get a jumpstart on the most crucial changes that impact your
work! Analysis of Changes, 2008 NEC, a uni |
